Eight people died on Monday in Niger State after their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED) along Luma Road.
PUNCH Online reported that the bomb was planted by terrorists who had previously used a similar IED to destroy a bridge connecting Luma, Babana, and Agwara communities in Borgu LGA. The bridge serves as a major route for commuters and traders, particularly those heading to the Babana border market held every Monday.
The incident occurred when a vehicle traveling between Nuku and Woro ran over the device, killing all seven passengers and the driver.
Niger State Police Command spokesman Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the attack and said a clearance operation is ongoing.
“On 23rd March 2026 at about 6.30 am, a report revealed that at around 2 am the same day, suspected terrorists in the park forest used an explosive device to bomb a bridge along Luma Road, Borgu LGA, connecting Luma, Babana, and Agwara communities,” Abiodun said.
He added that the bridge had been damaged by the attackers during security operations in the area and assured that monitoring and clearance activities continue.
